Subaru Forester: When you do not tow a trailer - Trailer hitch (dealer option) - Driving tips - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: When you do not tow a trailer

- Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.

- Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage.

- Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.

    Connecting a trailer
    1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that ...

    Trailer towing
    Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and sus ...

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